"It sort of rejuvenates you, it makes you feel alive. It puts everything aside that's been bothering you, or things that really don't have that much bearing on life in general — puts it all aside and you go out there and you breathe the fresh air and you look at all the beauty around you.

"It's just very, very relaxing."

Walking is second nature to Rhead, who grew up on a farm and walked to school and back every day. She's been a member of several walking clubs and helped form the Saskatchewan Trans Canada Trail Council.

Saturday is Saskatchewan Trails Day, so what better way to celebrate it than by getting out on the land? CBC Radio's Saskatchewan Weekend asked Rhead to recommend a few of her favourite trails in the province.

"They're all favourites," said Rhead. "But when it comes to picking out a few …"

Echo Valley trail at Echo Valley Provincial Park

"There you're going on some flat areas, and you're climbing up the side of the hills," said Rhead.

"You get quite a variety of terrain around you and some really nice views from up in there. But it can be a bit of a trying walk at times."

Duck Mountain Provincial Park

Duck Mountain Provincial Park is located in an area of boreal forest near the Manitoba border, east of Kamsack on Highway 57. It's known as a winter getaway, but the trails are great year-round, said Rhead.

Stay safe

Different trails appeal to different people, she said, as the walks all have their own idiosyncrasies, whether it's the material the path is made from, or the flora or fauna you see along the trail, or how it looks in different seasons.

If you plan on heading out for a hike this weekend, Rhead recommends making sure you've got a good pair of walking shoes, a hat, water and a snack, sunscreen, and insect repellent.